40 recipes to please both the fathers in your life without any complaints from the kids! These delicious Father’s day dinner ideas are simple meals that are sure to impress your whole family. From steaks to pasta, burgers to wings, be sure to save these ideas to help make Father’s Day extra special this year.
Skip the restaurants and pick any of these tasty recipes to make at home. There is nothing better than a homemade meal. Have your kids take charge by helping with dinner. Whether they take over the responsibility of stirring mac and chees or chopping veggies for kabobs, your kids will love helping in the kitchen to create a meal for Father’s Day.
We know every fathers day celebration looks a bit different, which is why we chose recipes that can be adjusted to serve a small group or large gathering. Simply change the ingredients depending on your crowd.
We want to wish a happy Father’s day to all the dads out there. We hope you can spend time together with your family and enjoy each and every bite of dinner!
Kid-Friendly Father's Day Dinner Ideas
40 recipes to please both the fathers in your life without any complaints from the kids! These delicious Father's day dinner ideas are simple meals that are sure to impress your whole family. From steaks to pasta, burgers to wings, be sure to save these ideas to help make Father's Day extra special this year.
Make steaks on the grill this Father's Day! Learn how to cook a Grilled Porterhouse Steak perfectly every time in just a few simple steps.
Cooking chicken legs in the crock pot is super simple. This Drumstick Crockpot recipe uses a Ranch marinade that’s brushed onto the chicken then cooked in your slow cooker for a delicious Fathers Day dinner meal.
Looking for an easy homemade turkey burger made in the oven? This simple kid-friendly baked turkey burger is flavor-packed with lean ground turkey, parmesan cheese, and sneaks in some chopped spinach for an extra nutrient boost!
Simple yet delicious air fryer chicken legs made with minimal ingredients and a quick cooking time. This air fryer recipe creates healthy fried chicken that is crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside!
Warmer weather calls for a cookout! These simple chicken and veggie kabobs will be a hit this Father's Day. Pair with any family favorite side dishes to create a complete meal everyone will love.
Pork Roast in the Instant Pot is tender, flavorful, and oh so simple. It’s an instant pot pork shoulder recipe that’s ready in under 2 hours and makes enough to freeze for many meals to come.
Looking for a recipe large enough to handle chili for a crowd? This is the best Williams chili recipe filled with beef, tomatoes, beans, and packed with flavor. It’s a favorite here in the Midwest.
Fire up the grill for these fresh and delicious Apple Mustard Pork Burgers! A juicy, flavorful burger to keep the BBQ running strong all summer long!
Easy and juicy beef brisket cooked slowly until tender and basted in a mildly spicy bbq sauce. This brisket comes with a slow cooker, oven and pressure cooker methods to choose from.
Instant pot spaghetti and meatballs utilized frozen meatballs with a homemade sauce made in just 9 minutes. A quick and easy dinner kids love!
Learn how to make California Roll! Sweet-umami mayo crab with creamy avocado, and refreshingly crunchy cucumber wrapped with nori seaweed and perfectly seasoned, sticky sushi rice, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. You’ll love this Easy California roll sushi recipe – so fun to make and super tasty to eat!
These are the BEST bacon burgers ever!! These juicy hamburgers are loaded with bacon and the perfect seasoning blends. They’re so good they put popular hamburger joints to shame.
Make these Cheesy Smoky Umami Instant Pot Meatballs (Pressure Cooker Meatballs) soaked in easy tomato sauce. Bursting with smoky flavors and juicy textures!
Easy grilled chicken tenders that you can quickly make next time you’re grilling! They are marinated in a simple but flavorful marinade. Then, we grill them on an outdoor grill or a grill pan for a quick lunch or dinner.
Fathers Day is the perfect time to turn on the grill! Grilling season is even better with this grilled ribeye steak. Marinated in a Mexican style marinade and paired with a spicy avocado salsa. It is juicy, flavorful and a crowd pleaser!
Learn how to make this easy rotisserie chicken on a gas grill, and turns out incredibly moist and juice, with the crackliest, golden brown skin. There’s no overnight marinade or brining, just a simple dry rub and refrigeration for a few hours to dry out the skin for extra crispiness.
Brown Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks are made with ground beef, seasoned to perfection, and nestled in a delicious and rich brown gravy. It's the perfect comfort meal for any day of the week.
A deliciously fun twist on two dinnertime favorites, these Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes are on the table in about 15 minutes! A recipe that will be a huge hit with the entire family!
Garlic Butter Steak Bites are a very inexpensive and delicious way to have steak! They are quick pan seared and flavored in a delicious garlic rosemary butter. By doing a quick sear they come out medium rare and as tender as tenderloin steak, but not as pricey!
These Guber Burgers (Peanut Butter Burgers) are an easy and delicious grilled burger with peanut butter, tomato, lettuce, onion, ketchup, cheese and pickles. They are quick and easy to make and perfect for Father's Day! It will amaze you how the addition of simple peanut butter on a burger can elevate it to this level of yumminess!
This BBQ chicken sandwich recipe is made with homemade BBQ sauce. The sauce takes just 5 minutes to make and then it’s simmered with soft and tender shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken.
Bacon pepper jack mac and cheese is a flavorful spin on traditional mac and cheese, filled with crispy bacon, creamy sauce and loaded with cheese.
Imagine the excitement when the fathers in your life take a bite out of these Copycat Wingers Sticky Fingers and realize they taste JUST LIKE the real thing! Your family will never be able to guess these were made at home.
Father's Day dinner calls for this creamy burrito casserole, with its spicy peppers, cheese and ground beef. With the multiple layers of meat, cheese, tortilla shells and peppers, it is like eating a Mexican lasagna!
An Old Fashioned chicken pot pie recipe that’s filled with hearty vegetables and chicken in a creamy sauce that comes together quickly using pre-made pie crusts.
Learn how to brine pork chops for juicy, tender chops every time. These pork chops for kids are seared, then baked to perfection.
Crockpot Lasagna Casserole is a healthy crockpot recipe that tastes as good as it looks. This simple lasagna is a delicious crockpot meal for kids your whole family will love.
An easy Pork Loin recipe in which pork loin is seared then roasted with chopped veggies for a quick, flavorful, and nutritious dinner meal that is ready in less than 40 minutes.
This Light Chicken Alfredo with Greek Yogurt Alfredo is creamy and decadent tasting while being lower in calories and fat. It’s simple to make and is the perfect low-fat dinner recipe to try this week!
Father’s Day Desserts
Don’t skip dessert! Pick any of these delicious dessert ideas to serve after the dinner meal. Choose between Caramelized Peaches in Foil, Fruit Salad with Cool Whip, Fruit Salsa, Healthy Apple Bread, Frozen Cheesecake Bites, Blueberry Angel Food Cake Dessert, and Easy Vanilla Mug Cake. Any of these recipes makes for the perfect ending to a day of celebrating.
Father’s Day Activities
Fill the day with activities that the whole family can enjoy before settling down for dinner. Paint with Edible Paint, create Pudding Slime, make a homemade Father’s Day Card or gather together to tell Dad Jokes. Any of these ideas are sure to show dads how much they are truly appreciated!
If you enjoyed any of the recipes make sure to leave a comment below! Then follow me on social media and tag #createkidsclub if you make the recipe. I love seeing what you come up with!
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